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The reason manual transmissions are not available on more models nationwide is that consumer demand for manual transmission has been dropping by considerable amounts for years.
While there will always be exceptions, there is insufficient volume to support a business case to provide a manual option in all model lineups. Making these options available on a wider range of vehicles is not appropriate if there is little or no financial incentive to do so.
As automatic transmissions become more and more advanced due to electronic controls, the performance and efficiency benefits of a manual are quickly losing ground to the average consumer. A manual option may be available with the 2.0L at a latter date but understand it is not our first priority.
Plus, for most drivers it’s hard to drive stick while you’re on the phone.
Dan
While there will always be exceptions, there is insufficient volume to support a business case to provide a manual option in all model lineups. Making these options available on a wider range of vehicles is not appropriate if there is little or no financial incentive to do so.
As automatic transmissions become more and more advanced due to electronic controls, the performance and efficiency benefits of a manual are quickly losing ground to the average consumer. A manual option may be available with the 2.0L at a latter date but understand it is not our first priority.
Plus, for most drivers it’s hard to drive stick while you’re on the phone.
Dan
